Diagnostic impact of whole exome sequencing in neurometabolic disorders in Syrian children: a single center experience
Our findings demonstrate the high diagnostic yield of WES and its substantial impact on clinical outcomes. WES has facilitated changes in diagnosis, treatment adjustments, prognostic modifications, and preventive measures, supporting its utility in undiagnosed neurometabolic diseases. This study advocates for WES in pediatric neurometabolic cases, particularly where consanguinity is present.
Authors
- Rawan Al khudari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3589-0459)
- Sameer Baqla
- Diana Al Asmar
Institutions
- Damascus Hospital (SY)
- Damascus University (SY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
- Published
- 2025-05-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-025-03732-1
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.63